drive away

andare via in auto

Lasciare un luogo guidando un veicolo.

In inglese semplice: To leave a place in a vehicle that you are controlling.

• She got into her car and drove away.
• He drove the new truck away that morning.
• Don’t drive away without checking the tyres.

Come si usa: drive away from somewhere (She drove away from the hotel.); drive something away (He bought the van and drove it away.)

Sinonimi: drive off

Espressioni comuni: drive away slowly, drive something away

scacciare, allontanare

Far andare via qualcuno o qualcosa spaventandolo, infastidendolo o scoraggiandolo.

In inglese semplice: To make someone or something leave by frightening, annoying, or discouraging them.

• The dog drove the birds away.
• High prices are driving away customers.
• His rude comments drove his friends away.

Come si usa: drive someone/something away / drive away someone/something (The noise drove the birds away.); drive someone/something away from something (High prices drove customers away from the shop.)

Sinonimi: chase away, scare off, repel

Contrari: attract

Espressioni comuni: drive away customers, drive someone away, drive something away